Performances and Activities

The 6th Stone Sculpture Colony Begins 28.04.2016The 6th International Stone Sculpture Colony organized by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality and Kömürcüoğlu Marble begins on May 2. This year 192 projects in 43 countries have applied for the colony and 8 artists from 7 countries will participate in the project.

''The Prophet in Turkish poetry'' 21.04.2016In the context of the Holy Birth Week, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality City Council Urban Poets Society organized the program called ''The Prophet in Turkish poetry''. Citizens showed great interest in the night that described the Hz. Prophet's poetry, hymns and eulogies.

The most colorful World Water Day with uncle Mayor 29.03.2016Under the World Water Day activities, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (DESKİ) General Directorate told the Ayşe Yusuf Erdemir Kindergarten students about water saving. At the event, the Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan dancing and playing with the children was the scene of colorful images.

"Woman with Poetry and Songs" 09.03.2016Within the framework of the March 8 International Women's Day events,.Denizli Metropolitan Municipality City Council Women's Assembly organized the program "Woman with Poetry and Songs". During the program, the Urban Poets Society read beautiful poems and the Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Conservatory TSM Community sang the most beautiful songs for women.

''8 days of events for March 8'' from the Women's Assembly 02.03.2016With the slogan ''8 days of events for March 8'', Denizli Metropolitan Municipality City Council Women's Assembly has prepared a complete program for March 8 International Women's Day this year. During a weeklong program women will celebrate the March 8 International Women's Day with different activities.

Özay Gönlüm has not been forgotten 01.03.2016Denizli Metropolitan Municipality didn't forget the 16th anniversary of Denizli's famous minstrel Özay Gönlüm's death. Leaving a wreath at the Özay Gönlüm memorial statue in front of the Çatalçeşme Theatre Hall, Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan said: ''As long as we will sing his songs, Özay Gönlüm will continue to live in our hearts. ''

National poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy was commemorated with poems 29.12.2015Denizli Metropolitan Municipality City Council Poets Society commemorated the 79th anniversary of our national poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy passing away. Mehmet Akif Ersoy was a model personality with his way of life and struggle. He was a man of ideas and literature.

Özay Gönlüm hasn't been forgotten 01.03.2015Denizli Metropolitan Municipality held the memorial ceremony of the 15th anniversary of Denizli's famous minstrel Özay Gönlüm's death in front of Çatalçeşme Theatre Hall. During the ceremony a wreath was laid at the memorial statue of the famous minstrel. On Tuesday, March 3rd the "Master Respect Concert" will be held in memory of the great artist.

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Remembrance and Understanding Night 30.12.2014At the 78th anniversary of passing away, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality organized the "Mehmet Akif Ersoy Remembrance and Understanding Night" program. On behalf of the great words of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan said that Denizli Metropolitan Municipality is ready to make any kind of sacrifice for our future generations.

The 40th year of pride 21.12.2014Denizli Metropolitan Municipality organized the Commemoration Program of the 40th Anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation. Members of the Protocol and invitees accompanied the heroic anthem with the Turkish flag.

The 741st anniversary of Mevlana Jalaladdin Rumi 18.12.2014Denizli Metropolitan Municipality has organized a commemoration program on the occasion of 741st anniversary of the death of the great scholar of Sufism philosophy, Mevlana Jalaladdin Rumi. Thousands of Denizli people came to watch the Whirling Dervish show and the Sufi music concerts.

Commemoration night of Mevlana from the Metropolitan 15.12.2014Denizli Metropolitan Municipality will organize a commemoration program on the occasion of 741st anniversary of the death of Mevlana Jalaladdin Rumi, a great scholar of Sufism philosophy. Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan invited all Denizli people to watch the Sufi music concert and the Whirling Dervishes show that will take place during the commemoration night program.

Mayor Zolan joined Ashura charity in Güzelköy and Dokuzkavaklar 14.11.2014Due to the month of Muharram, the Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan joined Ashura charity organized in different points of the city. Participating in Ashura charity organized in Güzelköy and Dokuzkavaklar neighborhoods, Mayor Zolan, ''We need to keep alive and to protect this value organized for thousands of years, ''he said.

Ashura from the Metropolitan 13.11.2014Due to the month of Muharram, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality distributed Ashura to 10 thousand people. Denizli Governor Şükrü Kocatepe, Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan, protocol members and thousands of citizens joined the event.

Akhism Culture Week 22.09.2014On the ocassion of Akhism Culture Week, President of Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen Musa Çelikkol and his retinue visited Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan in his office. Mayor Zolan, ''As long as we live these values, we are left standing. If we lose our values, we forget where we came from, we do not remember our scent, "he said.

Ramadan activities continue in districts 18.07.2014Ramadan activities held by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality every day in Adalet and İncilipınar Park are continued in districts. Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan attended the Ramadan activities held in Çardak district where İkbal Gürpınar took the stage and offered an unforgettable night to the citizens.

Ramadan has a Different Beauty in Denizli 08.07.2014After the first 10 days of Ramadan, the Ramadan iftar programs and activities organized by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality continue in full swing for Denizli's citizens. No one and nothing can stay against Denizli's unity and solidarity.

Mayor Zolan participated to Ramadan activities held in Tavas 07.07.2014Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan attended the Ramadan events held in Tavas. Welcomed here with high interest and affection by his fellows, Mayor Zolan watched the concert of the famous artist Ahmet Özhan. Mayor Zolan promised they will protect every district, every village.

İftar dinner took place in Eskihisar 03.07.2014The iftar dinners established everyday by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality in different neighborhoods of the city was held for this time in Eskihisar. Giving the message of unity and togetherness during the İftar dinner program, Mayor of Denizli metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan, ''Both Metropolitan Municipality as well as Merkezefendi District Municipality will provide services to Eskihisar neighborhood. Will be done whatever it takes for the neighborhood, "he said.

Denizli people are flocking the Adalet and İncilipınar Park 03.07.2014The different events organized by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality throughout the month of Ramadan draws the attention of citizens. Due to various activities organized in Adalet and İncilipınar Park thousands of citizens has the opportunity to spend a wonderful free time.

Ramadan events are in full swing 02.07.2014Traditional Ramadan events organized every year by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality continue with beautiful program shows. Turkish Folk Music and Sufi music concerts together with Semazen shows took great acclaim from the citizens in İmcilipınar and Adalet Park.

İftar Dinner Continue to be held in Denizli's neighborhoods 01.07.2014Traditional İftar dinners organized by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality in different neighborhoods of the city continue this year, too. Thousands of people participating to the iftar dinner are sharing the same fillings of peace, tolerance and sharing. Attending dinner in Akkonak neighborhood together with his wife Berrin Zolan, Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Osman Zolan listened to the demands of citizens and promised that the first infrastructure work in Merkezefendi District will begin from the Akkonak and Karaman neighborhoods.

Ramadan activities are going on 30.06.2014Denizli Municipality's Ramadan events continue with various programs held in the İncilipınar and Adalet Park. Mehteran Band of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality and Minstrels offered wonderful hours with their concerts. Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan, longing for the old Ramadan month, invited all the people of Denizli to Ramadan program.

The first iftar dinner was held 29.06.2014Thousands of people were guests of the Iftar tents established by the Denizli Metropolitan Municipality in the first day of the month of Ramadan. Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci, Denizli Governor Abdülkadir Demir, Mayor of Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Osman Zolan, Denizli Deputies Bilal Uçar and Nurcan Dalbudak had their first iftar dinner together with citizens.

From Historic House to Cultural Center 18.06.2014Students of gilding, calligraphy, ceramics and miniature courses held in the Historic Sürücü House restored by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality and transformed into a center of art, exhibited their works at Forum Çamlık Mall.

They Learned by Having Fun 08.06.2014After winning Denizli with titles such as Turkey's 'Most Environmental Municipality' and Turkey's 'Cleanest City', in order to create and contribute to the development of the environmental awareness, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality within the Environment Week activities organizes the Environmental Festival in İncilipınar Park.

Asr-ı Saadet Night From The Municipality 02.12.2013Denizli Municipality has organized a new free event. Researcher and writer Ömer Döngeloğlu and the poet Dursun Ali Erzincanlı met with Denizli's citizens within the free event organized by Denizli Municipality.

17th of August Night of Remembrance and Understanding of the Earthquake. 16.08.2013Denizli Municipality, AKUT(Search and Rescue Association) and AFAD (Disaster&Emergency Management Presidency), organizing the Night of remembrance and understanding of the earthquake on 17th of August, will present information for those who didn't live than and for the new generation about what happened 14 years ago and how the earthquake from 17th of August caused the death of thousands of people.

Enthusiasm of Ramadan Holiday in Denizli 08.08.2013Denizli has the enthusiasm of Ramadan Holiday. In the first day of holiday thousands of people participated in the program organized by the municipality in Çınar Square.

Feast Visit of Denizli Protocol 07.08.2013Mayor of Denizli Municipality Osman Zolan, Deputy Governor Abdullah Acar, Deputies Bilal Uçar, Nurcan Dalbudak together with the protocol members visiting Denizli Rest Home, Orphanage and Kindergarten celebrated the holiday to children, youth and elderly people and prayed for the martyrs at the martyrdom.

Mayor Zolan At Ramadan Activities 06.08.2013Mayor of Denizli Municipality continued the intensive program of the month of Ramadan. Mayor Zolan, after the Ramadan meetings from Babadağlılar Neighborhood he attended the festivities from Incilipınar Park.

They were enchanted 05.08.2013In the framework of Ramadan activities organized by Denizli Municipality in weekend, the poet Ibrahim Sadri in Justice Park, the voice of Turkish Sufi Music Sami Özer in Incilipınar Park, were enchanted thousands of Denizli's citizens.

The Enthusiasm of Ramadan in Denizli's Districts 05.08.2013Ramadan Festivities organized by Denizli Municipality in 16 districts delighted the children and enthused the residents of the county who were saying 'Where are the Ramadan festivities from our times'.

Enthusiasm Of Ramadan This Time In Buldan 29.07.2013Ramadan Festivities held by Denizli Municipality continue not only in the city center but also in all the districts. Everyday festivities continue in different district, this time they held in Buldan District. Thousands of people participated in the festivities.

Star Rain In The Month Of Ramadan 22.07.2013Denizli Municipality hosting celebrity guests as part of Ramadan events and this weekend the commentator of poetry Bedirhan Gökçe and one of the popular band Eşref Vakti Band participated in programme.

Acıpayam Excited With Ramadan Festivities 22.07.2013The Ramadan enthusiasm organized by Denizli Municipality in the districts continued in Acıpayam District. Thousands of people showed great interest in festivities filling out the Acıpayam Bazaar Square.

Fantastic Dance Of Water, Light and Sound 10.07.2013Organized by Denizli Municipality in the huge pool of Incilipınar Park the 'Fabulous Dance of Water, Light and Music' fascinated thousands of people from Denizli who filled the park. On the first day of Ramadan, the rhythm of the music, fountains splash of color, laser lights added to the visual atmosphere, brought a different air to Incilipınar Park.

11th Month Of Ramadan Festivities Began 10.07.2013Denizli Municipality in the month of Ramadan made Denizli to be an enviable beauty prepared for those who says 'where are the Ramadan months from our days' and during one month-long Ramadan Festivities began.

Denizli Heroes Full Note 12.06.2013With the participation of famous names from the world of arts at the theatre scene, the interest for Denizli Heroes is increasing day by day.

Young Denizli Exhibited The Talents 06.06.2013Denizli Municipality Young Denizli Painting, Caricature and Calligraphy Art Clubs, opening the exhibition of the end of school year, presented the works of art to devoted art lovers.

Students of Servergazi High School Met Servergazi 05.06.2013Denizli Municipality recently prepared and holding the premiere with the participation of famous names, 'Denizli Heroes' interactive musical play performed this time for Servergazi High School students.

Denizli Introduction Days in Ankara 19.04.2013Denizli Introduction Days began in Capital City Ankara. During introduction days, industry, textiles, marble, culture, history, agriculture, music and energy resources of Denizli will be introduced.

Denizli's 2nd Aegean Minstrels Feast 03.04.2012Şamil Çınar deputy mayor, Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı rector of PAU and many folk song lovers took part in the feast which was held at PAU Congress and Culture Center.

Denizli's 2nd Aegean Minstrels Feast begins 02.04.2012In order to spread the tradition of minstrel, Denizli Municipality organizes 2nd Aegean Minstrels Feast with participation of 21 minstrels from different parts of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

You are invited to Turkish World Culture Festival 27.03.2012Within Turkish World Culture Festival, hosted by Denizli Municipality, arrival of spring with abundance and fertility will be celebrated with magnificent program. Mayor Zolan invites all citizens to the feast.

The most colorful activity 12.08.2011Young Denizli Project implemented by Denizli Municipality, which is the best social responsibility project in Turkey, continues to amaze young people. Graffity Show was perfomed at İncilipınar Park.

The 737th Commemoration of Mevlana 14.12.2010Denizli Municipality within the 737th anniversary of Mevlana, will organize Sufi Music Concert and Dervishes Performance that will be performed by Konya Mevlana Sema Group.